With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
This posting will accept applications until 11:59PM on Tuesday, August 18.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application materials.
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $60,064/year - $79,000/year, based on experience.
We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include, but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
More information about the perks and benefits we provide to full-time employees to allow them to find balance, thrive, and build a mile high career can be found on our website.
In this position, you can expect to work on-site, primarily at the Denver City and County Building (1437 Bannock Street) in downtown Denver. All Mayor’s Office positions are in-person roles. We believe we can listen better, learn more and act faster when we are able to build strong relationships in the same physical space.
The Mayor’s Office of the City and County of Denver is dedicated to serving the residents, businesses, and visitors of our vibrant city. Under the leadership of Mayor Mike Johnston, the office works to implement policies, programs, and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for all Denverites. Through collaboration with city agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders, the Mayor’s Office strives to create a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future for Denver.
Learn more about the Mayor’s Office, featured projects, priorities, Denver’s Citywide Goals, and more on the Mayor’s Office webpage.
The Mayor’s Office is seeking a highly organized, solutions-oriented, and politically savvy professional to serve as the Special Assistant to the Mayor. This role sits at the center of executive operations and helps keep the Mayor’s Office running with precision, responsiveness, and professionalism.
This is not a routine administrative role. It is a high-trust, high-impact opportunity to help power the daily operations of the Mayor’s Office and contribute directly to work that affects the people of Denver every day.
You will support the Principal Operations Team with a primary focus on managing the Mayor’s daily briefing process, coordinating scheduling intake systems, supporting executive correspondence workflows, and helping execute high‑priority logistics. In this role, you’ll gain firsthand experience with the inner workings of a political office, learning how strategic decisions are shaped, how information flows, and how operational priorities are executed at the leadership level. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, anticipates needs, solves problems quickly, and takes pride in helping leaders operate at their best. As you deepen your understanding of municipal operations and build cross‑functional relationships, you’ll also have opportunities to expand your skill set, take on increasing responsibility, and position yourself for future growth and advancement within the team and across the broader organization.
As the Special Assistant to the Mayor, your scope of work will focus on:
Compiling the Mayor’s daily briefing book - a coordinated set of materials that prepares the Mayor and senior staff for the day’s priorities, events, and key decisions. using established templates and guidance, a critical document used to guide the Mayor’s day-to-day priorities and action items
Coordinating with staff across the administration to:
Collect memos, biographies, talking points, schedules, and background materials from departments and senior staff
Ensure all required components are submitted on time
Proofread, format, organize, and finalize briefing materials for executive review
Produce final digital briefing materials to be delivered to the Mayor and other executive leaders
Serves as the day-to-day point of contact for briefing logistics
Maintain briefing trackers, shared folders, templates, and workflow systems
Send reminders, monitor deadlines, and keep contributors accountable
Escalates missing content, risks, or inconsistencies to the Deputy Director of Principal Operations
Supports the Principal Operations and Scheduling team by focusing on the front-end of scheduling operations by managing inbound requests, tracking statuses, and coordinating responses
Draft decline communications, identify surrogate opportunities, and route requests appropriately
Assist with confirmations, logistics, and alignment between calendar activity and briefing materials
Serves as a backup to the Deputy Director of Principal Operations' Special Assistant to the Mayor for direct support when needed, including:
Assisting with staffing logistics
Helping to ensure the Mayor is on time, prepared, and fully supported for meetings and engagements
Assisting with real-time logistics, movement, and problem-solving during events or high-priority meetings
Providing calm, dependable, on-the-ground support to ensure smooth execution of the Mayor’s day
Leads the implementation of a Mayor’s Office correspondence program in coordination with senior staff and communications, including:
Drafting and maintaining form letters and templates for constituent responses on key policy and city topics
Coordinating inputs from policy, legal, and communications teams
Tracking usage, updates, and consistency of across outgoing responses
Helps ensure constituent communications are timely, accurate, and aligned with administration priorities and tone
Printing and assembling materials
Maintaining trackers, systems, and shared documents
Light note-taking and follow-up documentation, as needed
Provides backup support across the Principal Operations team during high-volume periods
We are seeking a candidate who is highly organized, emotionally intelligent, and motivated to grow in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to adapt quickly while supporting high-profile work with professionalism and care.
We are looking for candidates that demonstrate experience with the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, professional, and audience-appropriate correspondence, briefing materials, and internal communications
Ability to synthesize information quickly and translate complex topics into concise, actionable summaries
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with senior leaders, staff, community members, and external stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to consistently produce accurate, polished, and high-quality work products
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines
Ability to build, maintain, and improve systems, workflows, and administrative processes that increase efficiency and accountability
Proven ability to manage logistics involving multiple stakeholders, shifting priorities, and tight timelines
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and technology platforms
Emotional maturity and professionalism, especially when operating in high-pressure, fast-moving, or politically sensitive environments
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information or navigating sensitive situations
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess issues, anticipate needs, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions
Ability to remain calm, steady, and solutions-oriented when priorities shift unexpectedly
Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in an environment where schedules, priorities, and needs can change quickly
Quick learner who can absorb new information rapidly and apply it effectively
Self-starter with ambition, initiative, and a strong desire to take ownership and grow professionally
Positive, team-first attitude with a willingness to jump in wherever needed to support the mission of the Mayor’s Office
Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience administering business operations or operational programs and/or assisting professional/management staff with administrative or operational functions.
Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Licensure/Certification: None
Job Profile
CA2379 Business Operations Administrator
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$60,064.00 - $99,105.00
Target Pay
$60,064/year - $79,000/year, based on experience
Agency
Mayor's Office
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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